International Paper Company
Flash fire — Thermal burns second degree — SELMA, ALABAMA
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2025021335 |
| Address | 601 CR 78 (RIVER RD) | City, State ZIP | SELMA, ALABAMA 36701 |
| Event Date | February 11, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -86.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 11, 2025, an employee began to drive a clamp-type forklift away from a propane fueling station. The forklift was still connected to the fueling station and the connection line broke. This caused a flash fire, and the employee suffered second-degree burns to both arms and minor burns to his face.
Incident Summary
On February 11, 2025, a worker at International Paper Company in SELMA, ALABAMA suffered thermal burns second degree to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as flash fire, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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